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Admin (V1Beta) - Property → Delete Property

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Overview

This node integrates with the Google Analytics API, specifically targeting the Admin (V1Beta) resource for managing properties. The "Delete Property" operation allows users to mark a specified property as soft-deleted (trashed) within their Google Analytics account. This is useful for administrators who want to remove properties without permanently deleting them immediately, enabling potential recovery or auditing.

Common scenarios include:

  • Cleaning up unused or obsolete properties in an analytics account.
  • Managing property lifecycle by archiving properties that are no longer active.
  • Automating administrative tasks related to Google Analytics property management.

Example use case:

  • An admin wants to automate the removal of test properties from their Google Analytics account on a scheduled basis to keep the account organized.

Properties

Name Meaning
Property ID The unique identifier of the Google Analytics property to be deleted (soft-deleted).
Query Parameters Optional additional parameters to customize the request, such as filters or pagination.

The "Query Parameters" collection supports these options (not all relevant for delete but available generally):

  • Calculated Metric ID
  • Entity (property or account level)
  • Filter expression
  • Names of access bindings
  • Page Size (number of items to return)
  • Page Token (for pagination)
  • Show Deleted (include soft-deleted properties)
  • Universal Analytics Property ID
  • Update Mask (fields to update)

Output

The output is a JSON array containing the response from the Google Analytics API after attempting to delete the specified property. The response typically includes details about the soft-deleted property, confirming the deletion status.

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an OAuth2 API credential configured for Google Analytics with appropriate permissions to manage properties.
  • The node makes authenticated HTTP requests to the Google Analytics Admin API endpoint: https://analyticsadmin.googleapis.com/v1beta.

Troubleshooting

  • Missing Credentials Error: If the node throws an error about missing credentials, ensure that a valid Google Analytics OAuth2 credential is configured and selected.
  • Property ID Required: The operation requires a valid Property ID; if omitted, the node will throw an error indicating this requirement.
  • API Errors: Errors returned from the Google Analytics API (e.g., insufficient permissions, invalid property ID) will be surfaced with descriptive messages. Verify that the authenticated user has the necessary rights and that the Property ID exists.
  • Soft Delete Behavior: Note that deletion is soft (trashed), so the property may still appear in some listings depending on query parameters like "showDeleted".

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